Orange County (Fullerton)
Career Highlights: Appointed as an Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010, retired July 31, 2024; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 1998-2010; commissioner, Orange County Municipal Court, 1995-98; partner, Leversen & Anthony, Brea, 1988-95; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1984-88; partner, Hobson & Leversen, Brea, 1982-84; associate, Giles, Stewart & Barnett, Santa Ana, 1980-82; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1976-80; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1973-76
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, 1973
Career Highlights: Appointed as an Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010, retired July 31, 2024; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 1998-2010; commissioner, Orange County Municipal Court, 1995-98; partner, Leversen & Anthony, Brea, 1988-95; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1984-88; partner, Hobson & Leversen, Brea, 1982-84; associate, Giles, Stewart & Barnett, Santa Ana, 1980-82; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1976-80; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1973-76
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, 1973
FULLERTON — Voir dire is a crucial period for Judge Michael Leversen, who said he tries to provide balance during juror questioning by making people feel at home while reminding them of their obligations.
That rings especially true when he presides over murder cases with the possibility of life sentences.
“Sometimes the charges are so horrible, you feel that you have to talk to the juro... (continued)
